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My Rhinoplasty Experience with Dr. Zakhary
I have admired Dr. Zakhary’s work for years, and after much consideration, I finally decided to book a consultation and move forward with a rhinoplasty. From the moment I connected with Dr. Zakhary’s team, I was met with warmth and professionalism, a true reflection of how she treats her staff. Their kindness and attentiveness immediately reassured me that I was in the right hands.
My consultation was over FaceTime, and Dr. Zakhary took the time to answer all my questions. Even though I had wanted a nose job for years, I wasn’t sure exactly what shape would suit me best. She showed me tons of pictures of her work and helped me figure out what would complement my face. One thing I love about Dr. Zakhary is that she’s all about natural results. No overdone, unrealistic changes. As she always says, “You’re already beautiful, but we’re going to make you MORE beautiful!”
As my surgery date approached, I had two additional appointments. The first was an in-person session for preoperative photos and a closer examination of my facial structure. The second was a virtual appointment to go over pre-surgical and post-surgical care. These consultations left me feeling thoroughly prepared and confident in the process ahead.
On the day of my surgery, I arrived at Holy Cross with a mix of excitement for my new nose and nerves about going under anesthesia. I was always super worried about going under anesthesia but Dr. Zakhary and the anesthesiologist were incredibly reassuring, ensuring I felt safe, warm, and comfortable. Their support made a huge difference and I'll always be appreciative for my experience in the operating room!
Post-surgery, I experienced some initial discomfort, as expected, but Dr. Zakhary managed my pain effectively, and I felt surprisingly good afterwards. Although I couldn’t breathe through my nose at first, I had no severe bruising or black eyes—something I for sure thought I'd have. I was really scared to look into the mirror because I didn't know how bruised I'd be, but I looked normal. The first night was challenging due to dryness from mouth breathing and the need to sleep upright, but I started using a cool-mist humidifier for the following nights which provided incredible relief. This was recommended, but for some reason I didn't think I'd need it, and I was wrong. The next few nights I was able to breathe fine through my mouth with no discomfort. After a few days, you get used to sleeping upright.
The first few days were pretty emotional for me. Having a full cast on my nose and tape on my cheeks made me feel ugly and hesitant to leave the house, and the slow pace of recovery felt frustrating at times. Time goes by really slow when you're doing literally nothing. However, I kept reminding myself that the results would be worth it. I took a few short walks outside which was incredibly refreshing and cooling on my nose. Nasal rinses also provided instant relief once able to start them on around post-op day four. For the first 48 hours you can use ice on the rest of the face, obviously not the nose as it's fully casted. After 48 hours, you can do warm compresses which is what I did a lot and I think that's why my healing process went so well.
At my one-week post-op virtual appointment, Dr. Zakhary showed me a photo of my nose before she taped it up, and I was so excited. I couldn’t believe how good it looked already! This kept me motivated for the rest of my recovery. By the end of week two, I started to get some of my sense of smell back. By this time, any minimal bruising that appeared was gone.
Cast removal day was a bit rough, as expected. There was a lot of swelling, and the massages hurt at first, but after a few days, they felt amazing, like they were relieving all the pressure. After about a month, I could breathe normally again. Actually, even better than before surgery. My nose was still swollen, but I could already tell I loved it. The only thing that took a bit longer was the stitches on the outer nostrils, which took about a month to fully dissolve, but makeup covered them just fine.
At two months post-op, my nose looked completely different from when the cast first came off. The swelling had gone down so much, and my nose was so much more defined. What I love most is how natural it looks. People who knew me before sometimes take a second to notice or remember, and people who didn’t know me before would probably never guess I had a nose job. There are no scars, no obvious signs of surgery, it's just a really natural, refined look.
Throughout my recovery, I followed Dr. Zakhary’s instructions carefully. I had to sleep upright until cleared to do otherwise, I maintained daily nasal rinses, and massages. Although it was hard at times, the results are SO worth it!
I can’t thank Dr. Zakhary and her team enough. She’s not just an amazing surgeon, she genuinely cares about her patients and takes the time to build trust. If you’re considering rhinoplasty or any surgery she offers, and want a natural, beautiful result, I 100% recommend her. This whole experience has been life-changing, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision!
My consultation was over FaceTime, and Dr. Zakhary took the time to answer all my questions. Even though I had wanted a nose job for years, I wasn’t sure exactly what shape would suit me best. She showed me tons of pictures of her work and helped me figure out what would complement my face. One thing I love about Dr. Zakhary is that she’s all about natural results. No overdone, unrealistic changes. As she always says, “You’re already beautiful, but we’re going to make you MORE beautiful!”
As my surgery date approached, I had two additional appointments. The first was an in-person session for preoperative photos and a closer examination of my facial structure. The second was a virtual appointment to go over pre-surgical and post-surgical care. These consultations left me feeling thoroughly prepared and confident in the process ahead.
On the day of my surgery, I arrived at Holy Cross with a mix of excitement for my new nose and nerves about going under anesthesia. I was always super worried about going under anesthesia but Dr. Zakhary and the anesthesiologist were incredibly reassuring, ensuring I felt safe, warm, and comfortable. Their support made a huge difference and I'll always be appreciative for my experience in the operating room!
Post-surgery, I experienced some initial discomfort, as expected, but Dr. Zakhary managed my pain effectively, and I felt surprisingly good afterwards. Although I couldn’t breathe through my nose at first, I had no severe bruising or black eyes—something I for sure thought I'd have. I was really scared to look into the mirror because I didn't know how bruised I'd be, but I looked normal. The first night was challenging due to dryness from mouth breathing and the need to sleep upright, but I started using a cool-mist humidifier for the following nights which provided incredible relief. This was recommended, but for some reason I didn't think I'd need it, and I was wrong. The next few nights I was able to breathe fine through my mouth with no discomfort. After a few days, you get used to sleeping upright.
The first few days were pretty emotional for me. Having a full cast on my nose and tape on my cheeks made me feel ugly and hesitant to leave the house, and the slow pace of recovery felt frustrating at times. Time goes by really slow when you're doing literally nothing. However, I kept reminding myself that the results would be worth it. I took a few short walks outside which was incredibly refreshing and cooling on my nose. Nasal rinses also provided instant relief once able to start them on around post-op day four. For the first 48 hours you can use ice on the rest of the face, obviously not the nose as it's fully casted. After 48 hours, you can do warm compresses which is what I did a lot and I think that's why my healing process went so well.
At my one-week post-op virtual appointment, Dr. Zakhary showed me a photo of my nose before she taped it up, and I was so excited. I couldn’t believe how good it looked already! This kept me motivated for the rest of my recovery. By the end of week two, I started to get some of my sense of smell back. By this time, any minimal bruising that appeared was gone.
Cast removal day was a bit rough, as expected. There was a lot of swelling, and the massages hurt at first, but after a few days, they felt amazing, like they were relieving all the pressure. After about a month, I could breathe normally again. Actually, even better than before surgery. My nose was still swollen, but I could already tell I loved it. The only thing that took a bit longer was the stitches on the outer nostrils, which took about a month to fully dissolve, but makeup covered them just fine.
At two months post-op, my nose looked completely different from when the cast first came off. The swelling had gone down so much, and my nose was so much more defined. What I love most is how natural it looks. People who knew me before sometimes take a second to notice or remember, and people who didn’t know me before would probably never guess I had a nose job. There are no scars, no obvious signs of surgery, it's just a really natural, refined look.
Throughout my recovery, I followed Dr. Zakhary’s instructions carefully. I had to sleep upright until cleared to do otherwise, I maintained daily nasal rinses, and massages. Although it was hard at times, the results are SO worth it!
I can’t thank Dr. Zakhary and her team enough. She’s not just an amazing surgeon, she genuinely cares about her patients and takes the time to build trust. If you’re considering rhinoplasty or any surgery she offers, and want a natural, beautiful result, I 100% recommend her. This whole experience has been life-changing, and I couldn’t be happier with my decision!
Provider Review
Certified Facial Plastic Surgeon
2303-4th St. SW, Calgary, Alberta